City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Jeddah vs Stockholm — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Jeddah
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 27 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Jeddah.
Stockholm
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Jeddah | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $601 | $872 | $271 |
| Groceries | $428 | $228 | +$200 |
| Dining Out | $223 | $137 | +$86 |
| Transportation | $45 | $63 | $18 |
| Utilities | $113 | $69 | +$44 |
| Other / Misc | $90 | $131 | $41 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Jeddah
$1,500
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$2,833
per month
You'd need $2,833/mo in Stockholm to match $1,500/mo in Jeddah.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Jeddah on $1,500/month?
Living in Jeddah on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$601 to rent, $428 to groceries, $223 to dining.
Can I live in Stockholm on $1,500/month?
In Stockholm, $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $872 rent, $228 groceries, $137 dining.
Is Jeddah or Stockholm cheaper?
Jeddah is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Jeddah 27 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Jeddah worth in Stockholm?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Jeddah equals ~$2,833/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.